Pro golfers to provide clinic for local teams

Friday

Aug 23, 2013 at 12:01 AMAug 23, 2013 at 11:14 PM

Local high school golfers will once again have a unique opportunity to see and interact with three PGA Tour golfers at Eastward Ho Country Club in Chatham on Monday, as part of a clinic sponsored by Sportsmoney, a local company which advises professional athletes on financial matters.

“This is an opportunity for up-and-coming golfers to talk with and interact with real professionals,” said Trish Kennedy, CEO of Sportsmoney, which is based in Orleans.

For the past five years, the group formerly known as Back Office Associates has sponsored similar clinics on Cape Cod.

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Local high school golfers will once again have a unique opportunity to see and interact with three PGA Tour golfers at Eastward Ho Country Club in Chatham on Monday, as part of a clinic sponsored by Sportsmoney, a local company which advises professional athletes on financial matters.

“This is an opportunity for up-and-coming golfers to talk with and interact with real professionals,” said Trish Kennedy, CEO of Sportsmoney, which is based in Orleans.

For the past five years, the group formerly known as Back Office Associates has sponsored similar clinics on Cape Cod.

“Eastward Ho is one of the top golf courses on Cape Cod, if not the country. The players really enjoy the event; they provide inspiration and guidance for players who may want to play in college and beyond.

The clinic and exhibition, which this year will feature PGA tour pro’s Boo Weekley, Brendon de Jonge, and Chris Kirk, will be an all-day event with local boys and girls golf teams, including Nauset, Monomoy and Dennis-Yarmouth participating.

The pro’s will provide a clinic on the range in the morning, followed by an 18-hole exhibition match with the high school players serving as caddies.

“I like to think of it as mini-mentoring,” said Kennedy, who also said the kids are always filled with plenty of good questions for the pro’s.

“The players love to play, and it helps them promote the sport they love and encourage the next generation of players.”

The clinic is just one of a number of community outreach events sponsored by Sportsmoney, which also includes many off-Cape events.